Abdominal-Pelvic Actinomycosis Mimicking Malignant Neoplasm
Author Information
Author(s): Teresa Pusiol, Doriana Morichetti, Corrado Pedrazzani, Francesco Ricci
Primary Institution: Rovereto Hospital, Italy
Hypothesis
Can abdominal-pelvic actinomycosis be mistaken for malignant tumors in patients with a history of intrauterine device use?
Conclusion
Abdominal-pelvic actinomycosis can present as a malignant mass, especially in patients with a history of intrauterine device use.
Supporting Evidence
- Actinomycosis is often mistaken for other conditions, presenting a preoperative diagnostic challenge.
- The patient had a 3-year history of intrauterine device use.
- Histological examination showed inflammatory granulomatous tissue with Actinomyces.
- Penicillin therapy was effective and without complications.
Takeaway
A woman had a lump in her belly that looked like cancer, but it was actually a rare infection caused by bacteria from her old birth control device.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies, surgical exploration, and histopathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
46-year-old female with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes and intrauterine device use.
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